On June 27, in Cherokee County, Georgia, one of crypto’s most infamous video bloggers — Ben Armstrong, aka BitBoy — was arrested. Charges: six counts of phone harassment. This is his second arrest in recent months — in March, he was investigated for threatening a judge, and previously faced a defamation lawsuit from Kevin O’Leary, who is now demanding $75,000 in damages.
Known for loud videos, token reviews, and influencer drama, BitBoy has recently lost control of his brand. After the arrest, his social media accounts went silent, while the community flooded X (Twitter) with memes of his mugshot.Many are now asking: was BitBoy ever just a blogger — or had it all long become a crypto cult with a media following?
While he’s now out on bail, his downfall underscores a central truth of the crypto era: borderless influence comes with uninsurable risk.
